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AFEX members elected to the IFEX Council

The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) extends its warmest congratulations to three outstanding leaders from our member organisations who have been elected to the prestigious IFEX...
Africa 

Navigating Digital Rights in Africa amidst Increasing Foreign Malign...

On May 21, 2026, more than 300 delegates convened in Nairobi, Kenya, for the 19th edition of the Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF) to...
Somalia 

International Women’s Day: NUSOJ Affirms the Rights of Women with the Right to Media Freedom

This statement was originally published on nusoj.org on March 8, 2017. The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) joins the global community, particularly the International...
LiberiaSomaliaUganda 

AFEX Urges Women Journalists to Assert Themselves despite Challenges

March 8 each year is celebrated as International Women’s Day (IWD). The day is set aside to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women...
Ghana 

Women as drivers of change

On International Women’s Day 2017, we're kicking off a series of brief reflections by women from around the world on gender and human rights....
Gambia 

Veteran Press Freedom Fighter Appointed Minister of Information

This statement was originally published on mfwa.org on February 21, 2017. The recently elected Gambian President, Adama Barrow, has appointed renowned media freedom advocate and...
Zambia 

This statement was originally published on misa.org on 10 February 2017. MISA Zambia welcomes the pronouncement by Justice Minister Given Lubinda at the 2017 Universal...
Democratic Republic Of CongoGhanaNigeriaSenegal 

“Radio is You”: Let Your Voice Be Heard – AFEX

On the occasion of this year’s World Radio Day, which is being celebrated under the theme “Radio is You,” members of the African Freedom...
Zambia 

MISA Zambia welcomes Justice Minister’s pronouncement on ATI; calls for a roadmap for the process

This statement was originally published on misa.org on February 10, 2017. MISA Zambia welcomes the pronouncement by Justice Minister Given Lubinda at the 2017 Universal...
Nigeria 

AFEX Urges Nigeria Police to Stop Harassing Journalists

The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) calls on Nigeria’s Police to stop harassing journalists in the country following reports on freedom of expression...

AFEX Condemns Government Directive to Shut Down Social Media Platforms in DRC

The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) deplores the move by the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to shut down all...
South Sudan 

AFEX Welcomes Reopening of Eye Radio in South Sudan

The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) joins its member, the Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS), to welcome the reopening of...
South Sudan 

AFEX Petitions President Salva Kiir of South Sudan over Shutdown of the Nation Mirror Newspaper

The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX), a continental network of freedom of expression organisations in Africa, together with 120 individuals from 20 countries...